Joseph Rockwell 1668–1742
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Rockwell in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Rockwell 1668–1742
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Immediate Family
Biography
Joseph Rockwell was born in 1668 in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of john rockwell and deliverance hawes. Joseph Rockwell married elizabeth foster, and had children including ebenezer rockwell, edward rockwell, edwin rockwell, elizabeth rockwell, hannah rockwell, john rockwell, joseph rockwell, william rockwell. Joseph Rockwell passed away in 1742 in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States.
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1Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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2Record Millennium File
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3Record Ancestry Family Tree
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4Record OneWorldTree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Rockwell
This ancestor line traces from Cheshire, England (1519) to Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1668) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Rockwell (1668–1742) was born in Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Joseph Rockwell's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record